Gari Melchers Home and Studio

Come, explore creativity!

These beautifully curated classes celebrate the experience of discovery.  Preschool Palette nurtures your child’s inner artist through engaging books, garden walks, and colorful process-based sensory and art explorations. Themes change monthly.

Wearing masks inside is encouraged but not required.

Time: 10 -11 a.m.

Location:   Meet in Museum Shop

Ages:  2-5 years; Children are accompanied by an adult.

Cost:   $12 per child/adult pair (Friends of Belmont $10)

Questions? Contact Education and Communications Manager Michelle Crow-Dolby,  540/654-1851.

Picnicking, scavenger hunts, and exploring our wooded nature paths are fun and engaging activities families can enjoy after class. Our restrooms are equipped with baby-changing stations.

Preschool Palette Registration Form with Online Payment

Please complete the information below. Click Submit and Pay to make payment and complete your registration.
  • Please select one class per month.
  • I agree that registration is not complete until payment is made. On the payment page that follows I will select the appropriate number of classes to pay for, according to the number of registrations chosen above. Charges will appear as the University of Mary Washington on credit card and banking statements. There is a 2.75% credit card transaction fee. NOTE: Missed classes due to illness may be transferred to another class.